Fire Protection Flashcards
How many channels must detect smoke to receive a cargo smoke warning?
Both channels
How many fire bottles are provided for the cargo compartments?
One bottle is provided for both compartments
When is the fire detection and extinguishing system tested?
First flight of the day during the flight deck preparation flow
If the FIRE pb were released out, would that action affect the electrical system?
Yes, it deactivates the generator
If the FIRE pb were released out, would that action affect the fuel system?
Yes, it closes certain fuel valves
When is the engine extinguishing agent switch armed?
When the engine FIRE pb is released out
Where are the engine fire sensing elements installed?
Engine fire detectors are installed in the pylon nacelle, core, and fan
If a failure in both engine fire loops occurs within five seconds of each other, what will occur?
An engine fire warning will occur
How with the crew know if any component of the fire detection system fails?
ECAM message
If an APU start is initiated on battery power only, is fire protection available?
Yes. Should the fire happened during APU start, the APU will auto shutdown and the extinguisher will discharge.
How many fire bottles are available for fighting an engine fire?
Two for each engine
How many fire bottles are available for fighting an APU fire?
One
If an APU fire occurs on the ground, what must be done to shut down the APU and extinguish the fire?
Nothing. On the ground, the APU will automatically shut down and the APU fire extinguisher will discharge after the fire warning appears. The external horn sounds, and a red light illuminates in the external control panel
A DISCH light on either the ENGINE or APU fire agent switch indicates what?
The extinguisher bottle has lost pressure
If there is an APU fire in flight, will the APU automatically shutdown?
No. The APU must be shut down manually and the agent manually discharged.
